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#1.10 Jan. 20 12:26 PM CST
thank you
a top ten (ever) post

— bestquest

Thanks for stopping by my little piece of the vine...have a great day!

— Lady Bug

I appreciate your setting me straight on some facts, and for your tips for a newcomer.

— DGamble

Thank you for your comments about the fact that we will always have some unemployment in a Capitalistic society. The humanity and compassion (not to mention knowledge) you showed made me feel so much better. I was laid off 4 months ago after working for 26 years. I am not a loser, I am not lazy and I certainly am not looking for a hand out. I have an MBA degree and and struggling to find work due to being over-qualified for many positions. I feel bad that I am going to need to apply for unemployment soon if I'm unable to find a job. I was very disconcerted when I read the comments of the previous person and your statements helped me to remember that a hand up is not a hand out. Thank you.

— Lisa in AZ-1320095

Thank you!

— jonymc

Hi Adrian,

I wanted to address your questions, re: God's Plan. You are asking really good questions and since you do not denounce faith outright, I felt I should answer you as well as I can. I have a short comment for you and then I would recommend you talk to a minister or preacher who has a good reputation in your community. It's especially good to find someone who is known for serving, or doing good works in the community.

I'll preface my answer with the fact that I am a "lefty" but I'm also a Christian. The story of the Garden of Eden is a morality tale. All of the Old Testament is written this way. What it's meant to mean is that man (or humanity) exhibits a sin nature. No matter what we do, we will never be able to be sin free, because then we would be equal with God. However, we are saved through God's grace, i.e., the death of Jesus on the cross. God does have omniscience, and can see the future, but like the other poster says, that does not negate free will. Every person can act however he or she wishes, and what God says is that, unfortunately, we are responsible for the bad and sad things that happen in this world. The key to understanding (big overview here) is that God's promises aren't made specifically about our lives here on earth, (although you can garner some answers about that too), His promise is about the hereafter or your life after you die. He promises salvation to those who believe and devote themselves to Him.

I always hesitate to talk religion on these forums and I loathe people who come off all "preachy", but I felt compelled to answer based on your questions. I will also say that I am a firm believer in the separation of church and state. It's only good for policy to include religion if it's YOUR religion that's being represented, and in America we're supposed to be striving for equality for everyone.

Thank you for listening.

— jonymc

OMG what a wonderful comment. Haven't been on in a while and have been thouroughly digusted in only 20 minutes by comments on both sides! That is until I read your comment! Thank you, you restored my sanity!

— lost in the sauce

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